RNC Request Assistance in Robbery Investigation

(St. John’s, NL), April 24, 2018 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the man responsible for a robbery in St. John’s.

On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at approximately 1:40 am, officers with RNC’s Operational Patrol Services Division, Police Dog Services and Forensic Identification Services responded to a robbery at The Ramada Hotel on Kenmount Road in St. John’s. A woman reported that a masked man entered the hotel, jumped over the reception counter, stole money, and fled on foot prior to police arrival.  The woman was not injured as a result of the incident.

The man believed to be responsible for this robbery was described as being average height with a slim build, dark eyes and some facial hair. He wore a hoodie and covered his face with a mask.

The RNC General Investigation Unit (GIU) is continuing to investigate this robbery and asking anyone who has information to call the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at: www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

 

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 File # 2018-18948

Cst. James Cadigan #775
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